Quick summary: 18 public holiday records in the dataset for Penang, spanning about 18 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Holiday list (Penang)
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Thaipusam |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Day off for Thaipusam |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Hari Raya Puasa |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Hari Raya Haji |
| May 31, 2026 | Wesak Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram |
| Aug 25, 2026 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Malaysia's National Day |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Malaysia Day |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total holidays
From 18 holiday records for Penang, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-02.
Coverage
Includes national and regional public holidays for this subdivision.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in Penang in 2026?
Penang has about 18 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 18 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
February has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
Yes. This page includes national and regional public holidays for Penang.
How does Penang compare to the national list?
National lists for Malaysia can differ from Penang when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).